Nine Queens (2002): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Nine Queens is a 2002 crime thriller directed by Fabián Bielinsky, starring Ricardo Darín and Gastón Pauls. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Fabián Bielinsky
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nine Queens About?
The premise of Nine Queens without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two hustlers, Juan and Marcos, attempt a high-stakes scheme involving the forgery and sale of rare postage stamps. As they delve deeper into the operation, they encounter a cast of deceptive characters and face increasing danger. The film explores themes of trust and betrayal, keeping viewers guessing about the true intentions of everyone involved in this intricate web of lies and criminal dealings.
Nine Queens Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- argentina
- buenos aires argentina
- con artist
- venezuela
- urine
- urination
- toilet
- argentine
- long con
- jew
- held at gunpoint
- playing cards
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- philately
- bag of money
- counterfeiting
- one day timespan
- two word title
- title appears in writing
- male protagonist
- con man
- revenge
- revenge plot
- reference to rita pavone
- sex scene
- saying thank you
- visit
- apology
- apoligetic
- decide
- visitor
- discussion
- conversation
- opportunity
- afternoon
- speaking
- talking
- visiting
- converse
- character says i'm sorry
- city living
- man
- woman
- stamp
- partner
- scam
- hotel
- swindle
- spaniard
- police
- policeman
Where to Watch Nine Queens
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Nine Queens Cast
Ricardo Darín leads the cast, with Gastón Pauls. Directed by Fabián Bielinsky.
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Director Fabián Bielinsky
Nine Queens Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nine Queens 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 94%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 8.0
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Nine Queens Plot Summary
What happens in Nine Queens from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins in a convenience store early in the day, where Juan, a clever con artist, manages to swindle the cashier with a deceitful trick. However, his luck runs out as he tries to execute the same scam again during the next shift. Enter Marcos, who has been quietly observing the scene. Marcos steps in, pretending to be a police officer, and takes Juan aside. Once they are out of sight, he confides in Juan that he’s not a cop, but rather a fellow con man.
Full summary
The whole story of Nine Queens, scene by scene
Nine Queens Awards & Nominations
Nine Queens was nominated for 4 Oscars.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 2010 4 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Penélope Cruz
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Nine Queens Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nine Queens.
How Well Do You Know Nine Queens?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the primary character that attempts the initial con?
Cars in Nine Queens
3 cars on screen, including the 2002 Vauxhall Omega and the 2000 Vauxhall Omega Estate.
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2002 Vauxhall Omega Minor role -
2000 Vauxhall Omega Estate Minor role -
1986 SAAB 900 Background role
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Nine Queens FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Nine Queens, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nine Queens?
Nine Queens runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Nine Queens released?
Nine Queens was released on April 19, 2002.
Who directed Nine Queens?
Nine Queens was directed by Fabián Bielinsky.
More films by Fabián Bielinsky Who is in the cast of Nine Queens?
Nine Queens stars Ricardo Darín and Gastón Pauls.
Where can I watch Nine Queens?
In the US, Nine Queens is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Nine Queens rated?
Nine Queens has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
Was Nine Queens nominated for any awards?
Nine Queens received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Nine Queens have a post-credit scene?
No. Nine Queens has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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